We take a look at some of the events that occurred on May 25th.

Today In …

1787 - The Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1961 - President John F. Kennedy made his “man on the moon before the end of the decade” speech to Congress.

1986- Over seven million people took part in Hands Across America today!

Sharing A Birthday Today…

Claude Akins the actor who starred on TV’s “BJ and the Bear” and “Movin’ On” was born in 1918.

Dixie Carter who starred on TV’s “Designing Women” and “Family Law” was born in 1939.

Jessi Colter who had a hit song with “I’m Not Lisa” and wife of the late Waylon Jennings was born in 1947.

Hal David the songwriter of such notable tunes as “What’s New Pussycat”, “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” was born in 1921.

Ralph Waldo Emerson the essayist/poet/author who was at the forefront of Transcendentalism was born in 1803.

Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush the twin actresses who both portrayed Carried on TV’s “Little House on the Prairie” were born in 1970.

Tom T. Hall the singer/songwriter behind such hits as “I Love” and “Old Dogs, Children & Watermelon Wine” was born in 1936.

Anne Heche star of TV’s “Men in Trees” was born in 1969.

Lauryn Hill a member of the Fugees and solo artist with the hit song “Killing Me Softly” was born in 1975.

Jamie Kennedy who starred in “Scream” was born in 1970.

Robert Ludlum who wrote “The Bourne Identity” was born in 1927.

Sir Ian McKellen who starred in the “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men” trilogies was born in 1939.

Cillian Murphy who starred in “Batman Begins” and “28 Days Later” was born in 1976.

Mike Myers of “Saturday Night Live” and star of “Austin Powers” and voice of “Shrek” was born in 1963.

Frank Oz the puppeteer and voice behind such favorites as Yoda, Miss Piggy, Bert and the Cookie Monster was born in 1944.

Bill “Bojangles” Robinson the renowned dancer/entertainer/actor was born in 1877.

Connie Sellecca who starred on TV’s “Hotel” and “The Greatest American Hero” was born in 1955.

Gene Tunney the boxing champion was born in 1897.

We Said Goodbye To…

Charles Nelson Riley the actor/comedian best remembered for his appearances on “Match Game” passed away in 2007 at the age of 76.

Vic Tayback who starred as Mel on TV’s “Alice” passed away in 1990 at the age of 60.

Top Of The Charts On This Day In…

1985 - “Everything She Wants” by Wham!
1985 - On The Country Charts – “Radio Heart” by Charly McClain
1991 - “I Don’t Wanna Cry” by Mariah Carey
2002 - On The Country Charts – “Drive” by Alan Jackson

TV Moments In…

1992 - Jay Leno debuted as the host of the “Tonight Show”.

Memorable Sports Moments In…

1935 - Babe Ruth hit home run number 714 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Movie Moments In...

1977 - “Star Wars” was released.

1983 - “Return of the Jedi” premiered!

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